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11-08-1984 Regular Meeting1 1 MIAMI SHORES VILLAGE PLANNING & ZONING BORAD MEETING NOVEMBER 8, 1984 A regular meeting of the Miami Shores Planning & Zoning Board was held on November 8, 1984, 7:30 p.m., at the Miami Shores Village Hall, with the following members present: J. Robert Stobs, II, Chairman Patrick L. Duffy Thomas Laubenthal Robert J. Rossi J. Leslie Wiesen Also present: Frank J. LuBien, Director of Building & Zoning L. R. Forney, Jr., Village Manager 1. MINUTES Mr. Wiesen moved to approve the minutes of the meeting of October 25, 1984, as written, seconded by Mr. Duffy, and passed unanimously. 2. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL FOR PLANS FOR WOOD SCREEN HANS C. MUELLER 174 N. E. 106th ST. Mr. LuBien advised the Board that this request needs to be approved from the standpoint of harmony as noted in Sec. 523, in the Code of Ordinances of Miami Shores Village. Following discussion, Members agreed that it is gratifying to see Mr. Mueller return with revised plans which conform to the set back requirements. There .is no problem with height. Mr. Mueller, in reply to questions from the Board, stated that, he did make an error by doing work without a permit, he regrets this, and is sorry for the problems it caused. He has .since consulted with Mr. LuBien and taken his advise. The Architect designed a shadow box wall of pressure treated, cypress wood, built according to code, and not especially visible from the street. The new design is more pleasing and harmonious. Following further discussion, Mr. Laubenthal moved to approve the request for the wood screen, seconded by Mr. Wiesen, and carried unanimously. 3. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR WOOD SCREEN AND PORCH WITH RAMP DR. THOMAS JAMES 9125 N. E. 2nd Ave. Mr. Morris Mays, Architect for Dr. James outlined the plans, as presented for members to review. 1 1 PLANNING & ZONING BOARD -2- November 8, 1984 Dr. James in reply to Mr. Stobs query, stated, the purpose for the porch, ramp and screen addition is to create an entrance for patients, and a wheelchair ramp for the handicapped. Mr. Stobs advised Dr. James that, this is a home -professional office and there should be no need for this type of structure in a single family residence. Wood is not suitable for a heavy traffic area or wheelchair ramp. The structure needs toning down. Much discussion followed. Members agreed, though they understand the need, the design is not harmonious. Several changes were suggested and well received by Mr. Mays, and Dr. James. Mr. Rossi moved to approve the application with the alterations and conditions as set forth by the Board, specifically, the ramp will remain as designed, the 5' foot wall will be a cement masonry unit wall, painted same as the house, and a solid gate on the front, seconded by Mr. Wiesen, and carried unanimously. 4. REQUEST FOR APPROVAL OF PLANS FOR GARAGE ENCLOSURE MICHAEL MARCUS 251 N. E. 98th St. This request for approval of plans for a garage enclosure, are after the fact request, since the work has been done, without a permit. Mr. Marcus stated that, he enclosed the garage to give the house a better appearance, since the garage door was badly deteriorated. In reply to discussion and other questions by the Board, Mr. Marcus stated that, there are six baths in the house, there is a concrete wall between the garage and den. Mrs. Marcus stated that, she needs the door on the front because she is in and out so many times a day, also to make it easier to take the mower in and out. it was the consensus of the Board that this enclosure is not harmonious, it could easily be converted to a kitchen, and the .extra door in the front, gives the appearance of a duplex. Following much discussion, Mr. Rossi made a recommendation to remove the front door, change the elevation, partial removal of the concrete parking ribbons and landscape, seconded by Mr. Wiesen. Further discussion ensued and.it was determined that the motion is out of order, the Board does not have the authority to order change. Mrs. Marcus stated the costs to make changes and move the door from the front to the side would be a burden for them. Mr. Rossi withdrew his motion, stating that,had a permit been applied for before the garage was enclosed all these problems might have been avoided. 1 • 1 • 1 PLANNING & ZONING BOARD -3- November 8, 1984 After further discussion, Mr. Rossi moved to deny the request for the application, seconded by Mr. Wiesen, and carried unanimously. Mr. Forney reminded the members that the joint workshop with the Council and Downtown Redevelopment Board is scheduled for Tuesday, November 13th. He urged all members of the Planning. and. Zoning Board attend and be prepared to discuss and contribute constructively. Discussion followed. The meeting adjourned at 9:00 p.m.